Chemotherapy Cost In Malaysia

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The process of using powerful chemicals and anti-cancer drugs to kill cancer cells is known as chemotherapy.

It may be given for curative purposes or reducing symptoms and prolong life.

A lot of chemotherapy drugs are available, which are either used alone or in combination.

Chemotherapy is an effective way of treating cancer, but it has many side effects, such as-

  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting
  • Hair loss
  • Appetite loss
  • Bleeding
  • Itching
  • Mouth ulcers

The chemotherapy process is a little complex. First, a device is surgically inserted into the body before any intravenous chemotherapy. These devices can be a catheter, port, or pump.

Then there are pre-investigative tests to ensure your body is ready for chemotherapy. Every aspect and side effect planning and management is done.

For the chemotherapy drug to be given to the body, there are many routes -

  • Infusion
  • Pills
  • Shots
  • Creams, or maybe direct application
Chemotherapy cost in Malaysia is between USD 1800 to USD 2200. Patient has to stay in the hospital for 1 days and outside the hospital for 10 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.

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Inclusions in the package

The cost of Chemotherapy includes:

  • Before starting chemotherapy, a few diagnostic tests may be done, such as Blood tests, X-rays, MRI, CT, PET, or ultrasound.

  • Chemotherapy session cost (depends on the number of sessions required)

  • Medicines 

  • Patient's hospital stay (only in case of high-dose chemotherapy)

Factors affecting cost of Chemotherapy

The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:

  • The stage and type of cancer

  • Post-surgery / Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy.

  • Any additional tests may be required to know the status of the disease during the course of treatment.  

  • An extended stay at the Hospital

Cost related to Chemotherapy in Malaysia

Listing approximate price of Chemotherapy and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.

Treatment name Cost range
Chemotherapy USD 1600 to USD 2400
Colon Cancer Treatment USD 10400 to USD 15600
Skin Cancer USD 8000 to USD 12000
Cervical Cancer Treatment USD 7680 to USD 11520
Metastatic Tumors Treatment USD 6400 to USD 9600
Esophagus Cancer Treatment USD 6720 to USD 10080
Hodgkin Disease Treatment USD 3200 to USD 4800
Fallopian Tube Cancer USD 10400 to USD 15600
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) Treatment USD 11200 to USD 16800
Stomach Cancer Treatment USD 8800 to USD 13200
Anal Cancer Treatment USD 2400 to USD 3600
Bile Duct Cancer Treatment USD 7200 to USD 10800

Frequently asked questions related to expenses that most patients have when planing for Chemotherapy.

What are the tests included before Chemotherapy and its cost?

Tests before chemotherapy include blood tests, MRI, ECG, chest X-ray, etc., 10-15% of the total procedure cost is involved in medical tests related to the procedure. The treatment package contains the cost of the tests too.

Is the medicine cost included in the Chemotherapy package?

The medical bills are included in the package when the patient is in the hospital. On the other hand, if the patient buys medicines outside the hospital, they are not included in the package.

How long the patient has to stay in the hospital after the Chemotherapy?

If you have been given high-dose chemotherapy treatments then you might need to stay in the hospital for longer, perhaps a few weeks. If that’s not the case you may have to wait 30 to 45 minutes after the chemotherapy is done to make certain that you don't have any reactions to the medications. 

How much does Chemotherapy cost in different countries?

For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Chemotherapy in different countries is approximately:

  • India USD 800 to USD 1200
  • Turkey USD 1200 to USD 1800
  • Thailand USD 1200 to USD 1800
  • Germany USD 1600 to USD 2400
  • Israel USD 560 to USD 840
  • Singapore USD 1200 to USD 1800

List of Centers for Chemotherapy in Malaysia

Popular Cities in Malaysia for Chemotherapy are:

Leading Hospitals for Chemotherapy in Malaysia

Doctors for Chemotherapy in Malaysia

The right doctor for chemotherapy is a Medical Oncologist.

Listing popular specialists:

Dr. Muhammad Azrif Bin Ahmad Annuar

Dr. Muhammad Azrif Bin Ahmad Annuar

Consultant, 16 years of experience

Gleneagles Hospital, Kuala LumpurLocation

Lung Cancer Treatment Sarcoma Targeted Therapy Urological Oncology

Dr. Jayendran Dharmaratnam

Dr. Jayendran Dharmaratnam

Consultant, 42 years of experience

Gleneagles Hospital Kota KinabaluLocation

Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Targeted therapy

Dr. Adel Zaatar

Dr. Adel Zaatar

Senior Consultant, 40 years of experience

Gleneagles Hospital, PenangLocation

Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Leong Kin Wah

Dr. Leong Kin Wah

Additional Director, 30 years of experience

Gleneagles Hospital, PenangLocation

Haematology, Oncology and General Medicine.

Dr. Lee Wei Ching

Dr. Lee Wei Ching

Consultant, 18 years of experience

Gleneagles Hospital, PenangLocation

Radiotherapy and Oncology.

Dr. Vaishnavi Jeyasingam

Dr. Vaishnavi Jeyasingam

Consultant, 16 years of experience

ParkCity Medical Centre, Kuala LumpurLocation

Breast Cancer Head and neck cancers Colorectal cancer Kidney cancer Prostate cancer

Dr. Ahmad Radzi bin Ahmad Badruddin

Dr. Ahmad Radzi bin Ahmad Badruddin

Consultant, 37 years of experience

Gleneagles Hospital Medini JohorLocation

Early cancer detection Radiology Immunotherapy Targeted therapy

Dr. Lim Chun Sen

Dr. Lim Chun Sen

Consultant, 16 years of experience

Gleneagles Hospital Medini JohorLocation

Biological therapy Targeted therapy Hormonal therapy

Dr. Mohd Roslan Bin Haron

Dr. Mohd Roslan Bin Haron

Consultant, 40 years of experience

Gleneagles Hospital Medini JohorLocation

Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Targeted therapy

Dr. Teo Yin Keong

Dr. Teo Yin Keong

Consultant, 15 years of experience

Gleneagles Hospital Medini JohorLocation

Cancer treatment Radiotherapy Chemotherapy

Dr. Christina Lai Nye Bing

Dr. Christina Lai Nye Bing

Consultant, 15 years of experience

Sunway Medical Centre, SelangorLocation

Systemic therapy for adult cancers and Radiotherapy

Dr. John Low Seng Hooi

Dr. John Low Seng Hooi

Consultant, 20 years of experience

Sunway Medical Centre, SelangorLocation

Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy

Dr. Nik Muhd Aslan Abdullah

Dr. Nik Muhd Aslan Abdullah

Consultant, 20 years of experience

Sunway Medical Centre, SelangorLocation

Systemic therapy for adult cancers and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Foo Yoke Ching

Dr. Foo Yoke Ching

Consultant, 20 years of experience

Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Subang JayaLocation

Breast cancer Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Gynecological Cancers Colorectal Cancer Head and Neck Cancer Lung Cancer

Dr. Matin Mellor Abdullah

Dr. Matin Mellor Abdullah

Consultant, 20 years of experience

Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Subang JayaLocation

Cancer treatment, Image guided radiation therapy (IGRT) Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) Radiation therapy, Stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT) Terminal illnesses /Tumors

Dr. Yap Beng Khiong

Dr. Yap Beng Khiong

Consultant, 20 years of experience

Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Subang JayaLocation

Breast cancer Colorectal cancer Head and neck cancer Lung cancer Skin cancer Thyroid cancer Urologic cancers

Dr Farhat Aziz Khan

Dr Farhat Aziz Khan

Consultant, 30 years of experience

Pantai Hospital PenangLocation

Chemotherapy Radiotherapy Brachytherapy Targeted Therapy

Dr. Joseph K Joseph

Dr. Joseph K Joseph

Director, 30 years of experience

Sunway Medical Centre, SelangorLocation

Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Mohd Syahizul Nuhairy Bin Mohd Sharial

Dr. Mohd Syahizul Nuhairy Bin Mohd Sharial

Consultant, 15 years of experience

Pantai Hospital ManjungLocation

Medical Oncology Cancer diagnosis Cancer treatment Brain Tumor Breast cancer

Dr Winnie Ng Nyek Ping

Dr Winnie Ng Nyek Ping

Consultant, 15 years of experience

Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Subang JayaLocation

Breast cancer, Lung cancer, Gynaecological cancer, Colorectal cancer, Head and Neck cancer, Genitourinary cancer.

Success Rate

If we talk specifically about the five-year survival rate of chemotherapy, it is around 40-50% depending on the case.

However, chemotherapy is given in combination with other therapy.

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